Rex and I play thrump doubles at the 3 level, as we found there are just more hands where responder is hamstrung by the preempt with a decent hand than perfect negative doubles. So double here just shows 10+ HCP---
for instance, Qxx, Qxx Ajxxx Qx. Yes I know that 3 ♠ could make on this layout, but we have found this to be a winner overall. And it takes a lot of pressure off the reopener.
Reopening double or not?
#22
Posted 2007-December-25, 10:33
3S preempted our partial is my best guess. We make 3H, 3C or partner's 3D.
Let them win preempt partial hands. I want to win back the our game hands.
Pass, not close.
Let them win preempt partial hands. I want to win back the our game hands.
Pass, not close.
#23
Posted 2007-December-25, 11:19
I have seen the logic a number of times that when the opponents have a passed hand opposite a preempt, our side must have strength. But the preempt opposite a passed hand can be very wide ranging, including very heavy. Perhaps the logic holds to some degree, but I don't hang my hat on it.
Please let me know about any questions or interest or bug reports about GIB.
#24
Posted 2007-December-25, 23:55
Even over 2S its a close decision for me so over 3S its a clear pass. Chance for penalty pass a very low IMHO and chance to go offboard non-negligeable.
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For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."